Iron Tank on Stand

Author

Shire of Yalgoo

Place Number

04182

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Location

Piesse St Yalgoo

Location Details

REGISTERED AS PART OF 2778

Local Government

Yalgoo

Region

Midwest

Construction Date

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type	Status	Date	Documents	More information
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type	Status	Date	Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type	Status	Date	Grading/Management		More information
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	19 Jun 1996	Category 3	Category 3 Retain and conserve if possible: endeavour to conserve the significance of the place through the provisions of the town planning scheme; photographically record the place prior to any major redevelopment or demolition.
Classified by the National Trust	Classified	01 Sep 1986			Heritage Council
Register of the National Estate	Nominated	08 Apr 1988			Heritage Council

Statement of Significance

The Railway Water Tank has historic significance for its association with the railway line which was of great importance to the town of Yalgoo and the surrounding district, first for transport linked with the mining industry and later for wool. The Tank has further significance as part of a railway precinct which includes the railway station, station master's house and railway barracks.

Physical Description

The Railway Water Tank consists of a large iron tank on a random rubble stone base. The water tank has rusted through and has leaks which are effecting the lower stone section of the structure. The lower section contains a room with the door to the east facade. It has two windows with bars to the west elevation. The stonework, which has been pointed and rendered in places, shows signs of erosion. The Railway Station Precinct also includes a Station Master's House, a railway worker's house, railway barracks, two railway dams, a railway water tank and several pepper trees. Originally the precinct also included a Railway Goods Shed which has been relocated to the rear of the present Shire Office for use as a machinery shed as well as other railway workers' cottages nearby.

History

The railway line was extended from Mullewa in 1898. At first the railway buildings in Yalgoo were rough sheds, however in 1920 the current Railway Station building was constructed. The railway line was closed in 1978 despite much local protest. Cheaper road transport and the dwindling population of the Murchison district made the line uneconomical.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: High Degree

Condition

Fair

Other Reference Numbers

Ref Number	Description
13	Municipal Inventory

Place Type

Historic site

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Present Use	Transport\Communications	Water: Other
Original Use	Transport\Communications	Rail: Water Tower

Construction Materials

Type	General	Specific
Roof	METAL	Corrugated Iron
Wall	STONE	Other Stone

Creation Date

03 Aug 1995

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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